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Assessing Pediatric Joint Pain

January 06, 2026

Joint pain is a common concern in pediatric practice. The challenge for pediatricians is knowing how to distinguish benign, mechanical causes from symptoms that warrant further evaluation.

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Meet our hosts

Alison Brent, MD, is a pediatric emergency physician and professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director of Physician Relations at Children's Colorado. Dr. Brent is passionate about hospital system improvements that lead to accessible, optimal care for patients, families and community providers. She has a focus on digital health and serves on the AAP Executive Committee on Telemedicine.

David Brumbaugh, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado and practices as a pediatric gastroenterologist. He is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Brumbaugh's philosophy is to engage families and their pediatricians in establishing goals of care, keeping the child at the heart of every decision.

Dan Nicklas, MD, is an general academic pediatrician and educator practicing at Children's Colorado with a focus on primary care, and he is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Call Center, as well as the Clinical Medical Director for the Child Health Clinic. Dr. Nicklas is actively involved in graduate and undergraduate medical education and research.

About Charting Pediatrics

Now in our eighth season, Charting Pediatrics empowers medical professionals to care for kids with confidence. Brought to you by multidisciplinary experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado, this weekly show shares the latest innovations, groundbreaking research and educational resources in pediatric medicine, while also shedding light on current challenges facing the pediatric healthcare community.

Whether you’re seeking candid conversations about tough topics or evidence-based clinical information, Charting Pediatrics provides relevant insights you can trust. Pediatricians, primary care providers, medical students and anyone passionate about child health can learn from the stories on our show, which are told with humility, compassion, thoughtfulness and even humor.

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If you are interested in supporting this podcast through sponsorship, we would welcome the chance to speak with you. Please contact us at corporatepartnerships@childrenscoloradofoundation.org.